Geoemyda
spengleri |
Common
Name: Black-breasted
leaf turtle
Described by:
Gmelin, 1789
Conservation Status : Endangered: IUCN Red List 2006
CITES:
Appendix III
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Geoemyda range.
(John
B. Iverson)
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Range: Vietnam (in mountains and hills of the northern
region), China (southern). (Stuart et al., 2001)
Habitat: Terrestrial, forested hillside. However, while primarily
terrestrial, it occasionally enters freshwater
streams. (Stuart et al., 2001, CNMA, 2002)
Key
Threats: Hunting and trade. |
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Description:
Distinguishing
Features: Hooked upper jaw and large
eyes. Carapace is light brown to orangish tan or olive yellow. Long,
flat, narrow shell with three keels and distinct serrated marginals
on the posterior edge of the carapace. Dark plastron with yellow edge. (Stuart et al., 2001)
Size: Carapace to 11.5cm
Similar
Species: Pyxidea mouhotii. Juvenile Pyxidea mouhotii might be mistaken
for Geoemyda spengleri due to similarities in coloration, presence of a distinct dorsal keel and serrated rear marginals. However, Geoemyda spengleri are more elongated and have flattened carapaces while juvenile Pyxidea have a slightly more domed shell. Additionally,
the large round pupil and white eye is distinct for the species.
Plastron |
Geomyda head.
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